A recent analysis of American relocation trends has revealed the small city of Lavon outside Dallas was one of the top five hottest ZIP code for movers nationwide in October 2025.

Lavon's 75166 ZIP code ranked No. 5 on MovingPlace's new list ranking the U.S. cities with the highest number of new movers per 1,000 current residents during the month of October.

According to the study's data, 961,650 moves took place across the nation last month. Lavon (population: 13,800) saw 10.8 moves per 1,000 residents in October, the fifth highest moving rate out of all U.S. cities.

Lavon is located 32 miles northeast of Dallas in Collin County. It was praised as a highly sought-after locale for movers who want to live somewhere affordable outside Dallas while still reaping the benefits from a community with a small-town feel.

The report also added that Lavon's 75166 ZIP was the No. 1 hottest ZIP code in September, but relocations dipped 7.7 percent from September to October.

"When looking at the top ZIP codes in each state, it’s clear that less populated ZIP codes often show dramatic month-over-month increases, sometimes exceeding 100 percent," the report said. "Larger cities, by contrast, maintain consistently high move volumes without extreme spikes, because their larger populations dampen the impact of individual moves."

These are the top 10 hottest U.S. ZIP codes based on moves per capita in October:

• No. 1 – 78616 in Dale, Texas
• No. 2 – 34987 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
• No. 3 – 37228 in Nashville, Tennessee
• No. 4 – 80019 in Aurora, Colorado
• No. 5 – 75166 in Lavon, Texas
• No. 6 – 32461 in Inlet Beach, Florida
• No. 7 – 10004 in New York, New York
• No. 8 – 43137 in Lockbourne, Ohio
• No. 9 – 30346 in Atlanta, Georgia
• No. 10 – 78656 in Maxwell, Texas

The hottest U.S. ZIP codes by total move volume
Five Texas ZIPs ranked among MovingPlace's separate analysis of the top 10 hottest U.S. ZIP codes based on total move volume.

McKinney's ever-popular 75071 ZIP code ranked No. 5 on the list after gaining 298 new residents last month, only 72 residents shy from No. 1-ranking Washington, D.C.'s new resident count.

This North Dallas suburb also previously ranked as the No. 8 most popular ZIP for movers during the first five months of 2025.

The report said McKinney's most attractive qualities are its safety, its high-performing schools, and its proximity to outdoor recreational activities. it also helps that the suburb consistently ranks as the No. 1 hottest housing market in America, and it frequently tops lists comparing the best cities for renters or the most affordable cities in the U.S.

The top 10 hottest American ZIP codes in October based on total move volume were:

• No. 1 – 20002 in Washington, D.C.
• No. 2 – 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas
• No. 3 – 78641 in Leander, Texas
• No. 4 – 77433 in Cypress, Texas
• No. 5 – 75071 in McKinney, Texas
• No. 6 –32256 in Jacksonville, Florida
• No. 7 –77493 in Katy, Texas
• No. 8 – 85142 in Queen Creek, Arizona
• No. 9 – 98052 in Redmond, Washington
• No. 10 – 28269 in Charlotte, North Carolina